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Installing window treatments are the smartest way to save energy consumption. They are proven to make you energy bills dramatically go down especially from heater and air-conditioning during winter and summer months. They provide insulation during the cold winter months as well as keep away the heat during the summer. The benefits of preventing the sun’s heat during hot summer seasons include, reduced energy consumption, lower energy bills, less fading of your interior furnishings and a more steady and comfortable temperature inside your home.

The energy efficiency of window coverings is measured in R-values, like insulation. The higher the R-value, the more it will protect your home from heat loss; making your rooms comfortably warmer. When looking for window treatments that will block out the hot sun, you’ll want to consider the “shading coefficient” of different alternatives. The Shading Coefficient is a measure of the ability of the window treatment to lessen the solar heat gain. The lower the number, the less solar heat will enter your home and the lower your energy bills will be.

There are several window treatments available in the market today that are energy-efficient. Honeycomb cell shades or Duettes and wood/faux wood blinds are the best in conserving energy rather than roller shades and aluminum blinds. Cellular or honeycomb construction. The cells of a honeycomb shade really trap the cold air, decreasing the intensity of the temperature as it goes in the room. And this, in turn, helps lessen the amount of heat that’s drawn to your windows. Honeycomb shades have R-values between 2.0 and 4.8, and shading co-efficient between 0.44 and 0.21.

Other window treatments that are energy efficient are window quilts, draperies, roman shades, hardwood shutters and wood blinds. Window quilts offer air and moisture-tight fabric along with 4-sided seals. Draperies and Roman Shades can be thermally lined to increase efficiency depending on fabric, lining and pleating. Hardwood shutters and wood blinds are proven to be effective too in energy conservation because of its insulating capabilities.

Shy Blinds is a window fashion expert distributing products that are energy efficient. They provide professional solution and quality service, together with their reputable supplier, to meet every need in window treatments. Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. Covering the Gold Coast, Shy Blinds’  team offers a range of products that are energy efficient. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au

Posted by Clint Brisbane Blinds on January 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM under Decorating Tips.
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Luxaflex Silhouette Shades

Silhouette Shades are considered a superb trend for windows transforming any types of Brisbane homes in most elegant manner. Silhouette blinds are a combination of all the major advantages of shades, draperies and blinds into a single outstanding design. They are characterized by their ability to let some natural light shine through the window even when the blinds are closed. One famous manufacturer of Silhouette Shades is Luxaflex.

The classy and exquisite look of Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings is formed by the combination of welding 3 polyester fabrics together to form soft horizontal vanes suspended between two sheer facings. There are many benefits that silhouette blinds can give to your Brisbane home. They can provide privacy and light control precision; even have lots of lovely fabric choices available ranging from two to three inches vane sizes. Designer colors are available in full palette varying from subdued to intense hues.

Luxaflex Silhouette Shades

Its soft floating textile slats between thin, transparent fabric are as light as silk, as decorative as a curtain, and as practical as a venetian blind. Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings are everything you’ve ever wanted for your windows because they have been designed to satisfy all your window fixture needs. It is no longer necessary to combine drapes with blinds to achieve beauty with practicality; Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings provide you with all the ideas and answers in one elegant, simple creation; even offers protection to the interior from harmful UV rays up to no less than 96% when closed.

Although these window fixtures appear too soft and delicate, they are deceptively strong. This is achieved by using 100% polyester, anti-static fabric, which is color fast and heat set. Their fabrics are anti static and soil-resistant making a clean up a breeze. Not to mention, the hardware components that are color-coordinated for your convenience; and shapes are created with specialization having motorized options. When Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings is lowered, the vanes are easily adjusted. They can be opened for a full, soft focus view, closed for privacy or tilted for light control.

Shy Blinds is a window fashion company that provides residents of Brisbane, expert solution and advice to all their window treatment problems. They are a proud distributor of Luxaflex Silhouette Shadings and most Luxaflex products. All Luxaflex products are made to measure. Regardless of the size and shape of the window, they can provide the perfect solution.

Shy Blinds have a team of experts to help you with your inquiries. They offer in-house measurement and installation for perfect fit on your windows. Covering the most parts of  Brisbane, Shy Blinds’ team offers a range of products from Luxaflex. To find out how the team at Shy Blinds can help transform your home with the latest in Window Fashions, call 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au.

Posted by gracegold-admin on December 29, 2010 at 5:57 PM under Decorating Tips, Luxaflex.
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Decorating a new nursery is an enjoyable experience for many parents.  Matching furniture and great looking window furnishings help create the right style and effect, but there are some key considerations people should look at before they make an investment.

“We help a lot of people decorate nurseries and children’s rooms”, said Justin Ralph, Managing Director of Shy Blinds, “we believe that safety and light control are the two most important features parents should investigate before choosing a product”

Room darkening is important for managing children’s sleeping patterns. This is not only important for babies sleeping during the day but also for older children who have north facing bedrooms and can be easily woken by the early summer month sun. Parents should consider ‘blackout’ type window coverings and the good news is there are lots of options to choose from, ranging from variety of styles and colors of fabric.

To completely darken a bedroom you may consider having the following:

  • Curtains – a traditional, effective means to block out daylight all day long. The curtain fabric must be thick or multilayered
  • Blackout Roller Blinds – complete with head box and side guides to fully seal the window so no light can escape through the edges.
  • Blackout Roman Blinds – overlapped
  • Duette Shades – compact with minimal gaps to provide strong room darkening.
  • Roller Shutters – an external product that will fully seal the window when lowered.

An important point to note is that different types of window furnishings produce different blackout results depending on the window type and size. A fully trained Window Furnishings consultant will be able to discuss options suitable for your application.

Another critical point to consider when installing a window treatment for your child’s bedroom and nurseries is safety. Since your child spends so many hours in this room, often unattended, you will want it to be as safe as possible.

Window Furnishings, like any other type of furniture you buy, must meets basic safety standards.  There have been many cases of child strangulation and the main cause was the cord of blinds hanging and the toddlers were able to reach and play with it. Only buy products from reputable suppliers such as Luxaflex who have mandatory devices to prevent these accidents.  Key features and options to consider include:

  • Cordless Blinds. These are blinds that you lower and raise by hand without the aid of a cord. They are specifically designed to lock into place when you remove your hand from the bottom rail.
  • Retrospectively Change Loop Cords. Parents can cut the loop off existing blinds and tie the end in a fastener. While the cord can still be a problem, the removal of the loop will reduce the risk of accidental hanging or strangulation.
  • Motorization. Blind and curtain motorization is not as expensive as many would think. The motor is very small and not visible, and it offers a convenient way to open and close blinds by remote control or a home management console.
  • The Break-Away Tassel. This consists of two small pieces that snap together to join the two ends of the cord. Should a child become entangled in the cords, the tassel is designed to break apart with minimal downward pressure, causing the cords to separate.
  • Retractable Pull Cords. These cords retract to a pre-set position so that they are less accessible to young children.
  • Wands. This single plastic rod, which replaces the chain and cord, is easy to use and non-intrusive.
  • Cord Tensioner. This is a standard feature with most reputable blind manufacturers, such as Luxaflex, and helps prevent injury by keeping the cord loops taut using spring tension with a specially designed cord weight and bracket. Many imported blinds do not have these devices installed as standard.
  • Vertical Blinds with no tassels. The blinds hang without cords joining at the bottom. They achieve the same function as the older style and are completely safe.

Justin Ralph and everyone at Shy Blinds encourage parents to start checking the existing blinds and curtains for hazard, as injuries and death can be prevented. For more information in installing the best for your child’s bedroom/playroom, contact Shy Blinds at 1300 760 127 or visit http://www.shyblinds.com.au

Posted by gracegold-admin on May 19, 2010 at 5:22 AM under Decorating Tips.
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